Sunday, September 23, 2012

Blog Post 4

Langwitches Blog


Podcasting
Ms. Tolisano talks about the podcast she made with her first graders. In the podcast, Podcasting with First Graders , she talks about her students creating a podcast for the book they were reading in class. Ms. Tolisano made up questions for the students to ask each other. Students took turns interviewing one another on the podcast, and if they didn't like what was said or how they sounded they asked for second and third chances to redo it.

This was a great exercise for her students. They were eager to record their own voices to get them "into other people's computers and iPods". Students learned new skills and improved the skills they already had. Shy and quiet students came out of their shell and their classmates were impressed with their podcasting voices. I believe this activity will cause students to be more involved in class and more attentive.


The Benefits of Podcasting


Podcasting is an effective way of interacting with students outside of the classroom. The Benefits of Podcasting by Joe Dale is a very informative video for teachers and upcoming teachers. Mr. Dale tells us how podcasting is beneficial to Milenials (people who were born after 1980). Podcasting is a form of learning which students of today are familiar with. Podcasting promotes creativity and innovation, it can also offer distance learning opportunities for absent students. Parents also have the opportunity to communicate and hear what their children are learning.

Podcast Collection

Judy Scarf refers to podcast as a "radio talk show" on Podcast Collection. She discusses how to use a podcast and how its beneficial. In the blog post there are several instructions on how to create a podcast. There's also a list of projects that teachers can utilize. I will use this post and other refrences as I prepare for my podcast.

1 comment:

  1. Carmen,

    I like how you noted that students were allowed to have 2nd and 3rd chances to do their podcasts. As teachers we should all make it clear to students that it is alright to make mistakes because it helps to teach us the right way in the future. All of your clickable links look good!

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